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MWH Treatment has completed the detailed design for Severn Trent Water’s state-of-the-art Witches Oak Water Treatment Works in Derbyshire, with civil construction substantially complete and mechanical and electrical installation well advanced for the plant,...

Jessica Rauf-Thomas, head of operational asset management at EMCOR UK, discusses how strategic asset management can reduce the risks presented by ageing infrastructure. We provide facilities management services to several water utility companies and work...

Yorkshire Water aims to replace 1.3 million water meters with smart meters to provide service improvements, enhanced customer support and reduce leakage. The meter exchange program will start in South Yorkshire in 2025, subject to...

A partnership between Cranfield University and UK water companies is looking at exciting alternatives to capture and destroy contaminants in sludge – including new ‘pressure cooker’ technology. There’s an urgent need for new models...

By Lila Thompson, Chief Executive, British Water With Christmas around the corner and Ofwat’s final determinations due on 19 December, now is the time to discuss what the supply chain requires for the best possible...

Xylem’s Flygt Concertor launched in 2016 as the world’s first wastewater pumping system with integrated intelligence. The smart, interconnected technology senses the operating conditions of its environment, adapting its performance in real time and...

The centre of Rotherham in South Yorkshire suffered significant flooding following extreme rainfall in June 2007 and November 2019, affecting hundreds of homes and businesses. In response, Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council is undertaking a package...

Water-treatment operators around the world rely on a variety of pumps for the dosing of chemicals, with these systems ranging from heavy-duty equipment designed for industrial environments to ultra-high-precision dosing pumps injecting chemicals into...

Yorkshire Water has started work on two key phosphorus removal schemes as part of a £500m investment programme. The work is being carried out under the Water Industry National Environment Programme (WINEP) by engineering specialists...

Geomembranes are essential components in various water infrastructure projects, including water treatment plants, reservoirs, and canals. However, these critical barriers are susceptible to damage, which can lead to significant water loss, environmental contamination, and operational...